This frog in my garden pond let me get really close to photograph it.  It remained completely still, watching me carefully.  A small pond can be a great wildlife haven, perhaps the best way to attract animals and birds into your garden so you can see them at close quarters. 

Saw this great outdoor classroom in the woods today at Woolley Firs Education Centre, run by the Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). With just a few logs and planks you can make a magical place for outdoor lessons, storytelling and theatre.

Just discovered some great dens in the woods. To make your own den collect lots of sticks and lean them against a sturdy branch of a tree or a large log. A natural den is a great place for a picnic or for watching wildlife, and to go back to time and again.

Perfect day to cycle to the local plant nursery for a few plants for the pots on my front doorstep.  It gave me the idea of using some things from the recycled bin such as boxes, cans and tins (take off the label on a baked bean can, use an empty golden syrup tin) as these would make lovely plant containers and brighten up any window sill or patio.  Have a go at making fun planters with your children and send us some photos!